Sega released a video dedicated to the upcoming Yakuza game Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, which fans of popular VTuber Kson will likely appreciate.
Nameer from eXputer: "With Persona and Like a Dragon, SEGA delivers a bold middle finger to the idea that turn-based games are outdated and I couldn't be happier."
I love RPGs and spent 151 hours with Infinite Wealth. Currently playing through Rebirth and Reload, and I have to say I'm far more engaged with Reload because I prefer the turn based combat. I'm not a fan of the real time combat in Rebirth. If the game and story wasn't so good, I likely wouldn't entertain it at all. I much prefer turn based games.
Persona 3 reload and infinite weath boasts sales of 1 million at launch on multiple platforms.
https://www.ign.com/article...
https://personacentral.com/...
And Rebirth launched to 2 million which is seen as concerning on one platform.
https://www.pushsquare.com/...
Why is it more viable to make turn based games when they sell half as much?
Theses articles should at least highlight turn based games that sell the same or more than non turn based games to make a coherent argument. Like Pokemon or Honkai Star Rail.
The author acts like turn-based RPGs are a dying genre. Recent successful games such as Octopath Traveler series, Sea of Stars, the Trails series, Honkai Star Rail, and Baldurs Gate 3 (mentioned in the article) would prove that there is still market out there hungry for them. I’m blessed enough to love both turn-based and action rpg games.
TheGamer recently spoke with lead editor Josh Malone and senior translator Dan Sunstrum about their work localising the Like a Dragon series at Sega.
Usama from eXputer: "FF7 Rebirth and LAD Infinite Wealth have an all-star cast of characters that excel in both emotional and fun-filled party banter."
Honestly, I really dislike the whole "vtuber" thing. At least have the guts to put yourself out there. Rather than hiding behind a fake persona. I have my own YouTube channel, so it kind of bugs me on a personal level lol.